Discover a home overflowing with character located in Taft Heights . This 1631 sqft 3 bedroom, 1.75-bath home includes a standout bonus featuring a vacant lot next door, included in the sale providing valuable additional space ideal for extended outdoor living, a pool, or future expansion. Inside discover warm wood-accented ceilings that enhance the cozy atmosphere and pair beautifully with the views from the living room. The spacious layout includes a bright living area and a cozy dining space connected by a double-sided brick fireplace, adding charm and comfort to both rooms. Enjoy the sunlit primary room overlooking the tranquil courtyard with brick pathways, and peaceful garden views. French doors and large windows throughout bring in abundant natural light and create a seamless indoor-outdoor feel. A home filled with charm and opportunity, waiting for the right buyer to bring its next story to life.
Sold
$310,000
526 Washington Ave, Taft, CA 93268
3beds
1,631sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1941
6,969.6 Square Feet Lot
$291,600 Zestimate®
$190/sqft
$2,022 Estimated rent
Home value
$291,600
$277,000 - $306,000
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Peaceful garden viewsDouble-sided brick fireplaceAbundant natural lightBrick pathwaysSpacious layoutSunlit primary roomCozy dining space
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Listed by:
Laurice F. McCarty DRE #1090506 661-665-7653 laurie@themccartygroup.com,
Coldwell Banker Preferred,RLT
Bought with:
Maria G. Soberon, DRE #02078996
eXp Realty of Southern Cali
Source: Bakersfield AOR,MLS#: 202513197
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,631
- Total interior livable area: 1,631 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 6,969 sqft
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 03907317
- Zoning: R1
- Zoning description: R1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Year built: 1941
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Taft
- Subdivision: Taft View Terrace
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/2/2026 | Sold | $310,000+3.7%$190/sqft |
Source:  Bakersfield AOR #202513197 Report a problem | ||
| 1/27/2026 | Pending sale | $299,000$183/sqft |
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| 1/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $299,000$183/sqft |
Source: Bakersfield AOR #202513197 Report a problem | ||
| 12/19/2025 | Pending sale | $299,000$183/sqft |
Source: Bakersfield AOR #202513197 Report a problem | ||
| 12/2/2025 | Listed for sale | $299,000$183/sqft |
Source: Bakersfield AOR #202513197 Report a problem | ||
| 11/25/2025 | Pending sale | $299,000$183/sqft |
Source: Bakersfield AOR #202511839 Report a problem | ||
| 11/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $299,000+75.9%$183/sqft |
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| 9/14/2006 | Sold | $170,000$104/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,011 +2.3% | $227,745 +2% |
| 2024 | $3,922 +6.8% | $223,280 +2% |
| 2023 | $3,674 +12.6% | $218,903 +14% |
| 2022 | $3,263 | $192,000 +12.9% |
| 2021 | -- | $170,000 +14.9% |
| 2020 | $2,453 +11.5% | $148,000 +17.5% |
| 2019 | $2,201 +8.4% | $126,000 +12.5% |
| 2018 | $2,031 -1.4% | $112,000 -4.3% |
| 2017 | $2,060 -6.4% | $117,000 -4.1% |
| 2016 | $2,201 +18.9% | $122,000 +16.2% |
| 2015 | $1,851 -11.3% | $105,000 -21.6% |
| 2014 | $2,088 | $134,000 +37.4% |
| 2013 | -- | $97,557 |
| 2012 | $1,556 +1.6% | $97,557 |
| 2011 | $1,532 +0.3% | $97,557 |
| 2010 | $1,527 -11.8% | $97,557 -14.3% |
| 2009 | $1,731 -12.2% | $113,886 -17.9% |
| 2008 | $1,973 -14.4% | $138,708 -18.4% |
| 2007 | $2,304 +182% | $170,000 +351.9% |
| 2006 | $817 +0.9% | $37,616 +2% |
| 2005 | $809 +1% | $36,879 |
| 2004 | $801 +2.7% | $36,879 +1.9% |
| 2003 | $780 | $36,204 +4% |
| 2002 | $780 +4.8% | $34,800 +2% |
| 2001 | $745 | $34,119 |
| 2000 | -- | $34,119 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 93268
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Parkview Elementary SchoolGrades: K-3Distance: 0.5 mi
- 3/10Lincoln Junior High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 4/10Taft Union High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Parkview
- High: Taft
Source: Bakersfield AOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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Estimated market value
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- California
- Kern County
- Taft
- 93268
- 526 Washington Ave
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